This week's Running Man Spotlight falls on Ace Song Ji Hyo!
For the last two weeks blogs check them out here:
So this week I bring you the Top 10 times that Song Ji Hyo has been the 'Ace' of Running Man. (in my opinion)
10. Enter the 'Ace' (ep 14)
Now this episode is a first for many reasons. It's the first time the terms 'Framer Kwang Soo', 'Brain Joong Ki', 'Blank Ji', and the famed 'Monday Couple' are used. However the reason I picked this moment at number 10 is because it's the first time Song Ji Hyo became the Ace to win. Her teams victory in this episode is largely due to her ripping off both Song Joong Ki, stealing Jong Kook's walkie talkie and shoe. Holding on to Jong Kook by the leg as long as she could, and ripping off Kim Jong Kook's name tag.
Bonus: The Monday Couple moments in this episode are priceless!
9. Exchanging the Receipts (ep 16)
This is the first episode where Ji Hyo admits to the 'Monday Couple' however that's not what we're talking about. (I'm just a big Monday Couple shipper!) Anyway Song Ji Hyo in the final mission where they have to find receipts in registers with a certain amount to win. Song Ji Hyo herself found most of the receipts but it eventually comes down to only her and Ha Ha left on the team. Ha Ha has the last couple and had to make a last print to find her. He gets caught, but Ji Hyo is smart and stays by the jail and the place to turn them over. She turns over the receipts and wins for her team.
8. Ace in Wonderland (ep 89)
One of Song Ji Hyo's many individual victories. One of the reasons Song Ji Hyo is an Ace is because of her smart way of waiting. She waits things out and pounces when she needs to. In this episode somehow it comes down to Song Ji Hyo, Lee Kwang Soo and the guest Jae-Hyung. Kwang Soo eliminates Jae-Hyung and Ji Hyo cool walks over to eliminate Kwang Soo right afterward making the victory go to her. She wins a golden key and the reason she is also known as 'gold' Ji Hyo, she wins a lot of gold.
7. 1v1 Nametag Elimination (ep 150)
Okay so this one is actually not a win for her, but the Ace went up against Choo Sung Hoon in a Nametag elimination! I mean seriously it was a great battle despite her losing in the end the Ace put up a good fight, and even Sung Hoon was surprised at how hard of a battle it was. It's really impressive to watch her battle someone like that.
6. Ace Wins Big in Hong Kong (ep 72&73)
The two part episode in Hong Kong was crazy. It's one of my favorite two part episodes. In ep 73 (the second part) the teams get divided and it's an individual mission to have th key to find the gold. In one of the better name tag elimination games it comes down to Kwang Soo and Song Ji Hyo. Kwang Soo's key doesn't work, and low and behold Song Ji Hyo's does marking Jo Hye's victory and another gold win for her.
Bonus: an epic fight over Jong Kooks name tag with Jung Yonghwa.
5. Scary Ace (ep 140)
This episode is actually one of my least favorite episodes, but Song Ji Hyo is scary good in this episode. I'll attempt not to give you spoilers on this one because you should just watch it for yourself if you haven't. Ep 140 also known as the angry virus episode is a 'Yoomes Bond' episode and there is a twist to it. I highly recommend watching it if you haven't.
4. Running Man Hunter (ep 52)
This is one of the more scary episodes of Running Man. Choi Min Soo is the scary hunter in this episode and he's hunting down all the Running Man. It comes down to Gary and Ji Hyo, where Ji Hyo flees when they get attacked by Min Soo. Ji Hyo goes in search of the crowns they need to find with Min Soo hunting her. Thankfully the Ace comes through and the Running Man win.
3. Gold in Vietnam (ep 134)
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The cast goes to Vietnam and an epic name tag battle happens for the Golden dagger. There is a lot of story to this one and Ha Ha goes crazy like he always does. He eventually gets taken down and super powers get given to each member in turn. Some how it comes down to Ace, the guest, and Lee Kwang Soo. Ace uses her wits and enlists the help of some locals to disguise herself as she makes her way to the guest. Ripping off her name tag and sending Kwang Soo to jail, paving her way to victory.
2. Double Spy Episode (ep 132)
I mentioned this episode in Lee Kwang Soo's Betrayal post cause it's one of my favorite moments for him, but today is Ace's turn. Song Ji Hyo is cast as Jong Kook's spy for the singer team. The actor team totally believes she's loyal to them and you can see the true power of Song Ji Hyo's acting.
1. Jumping in Macau (ep 133)
I chose this as her top moment because you get to see the impact that the only female member has on the other members. As the only female warrior on Running Man Song Ji Hyo has proven countless times that she earns the name Ace. However in this moment when the rest of the members were having trouble bungee jumping off the Macau Tower, Ace does it in an instant. Her brave personality is part of the many reasons the Running Man members and us fans truly love our Ace.
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I recently found myself on a Running Man marathon of my favourite past episodes and came up with an idea to catalogue them. Everyone knows Running Man has a 'variety' :wink: of guests, so I decided to make a list of my top 11 favourite episodes that featured idols.
Rules: I judged this based on the overall entertainment level of the episode, chemistry of the guests with RM members, and the difficulty of challenges. :v: :v: NOT on the number of idols :sunglasses: :sunglasses:
Also you can watch Running Man on DramaFever or Viki :grin: :grin:
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11. Episode 248: The Penalty Race Ribs lorde mp3.
Guests: Amber (fx), Nichkhun (2PM), Park Joon Hyung (g.o.d), Kangnam (M.I.B) & Henry (Super Junior M)
This episode pairs off all the idols with a RM member. In an attempt to avoid the final punishment, the team's compete in a number of events from Nichkun & Amber swimming across the Han River to a simple quiz game that yields hilarious results.
10. Episode 271 & 272: 100 vs.100
Guests: UEE, Got7, Seventeen & Everyone
In this 2 part special you see the RM cast calling everyone they know to help them battle an army of 100 pro athletes. The cuties from Got7 and Seventeen drop by to lend a helping hand and show off some b-boy moves and fast feet alongside an array of comedians, actors, retired athletes, and even former idols. All this is topped off with a brief yet exhilarating performance by GFriend.
9. Episode 209: New Idols vs. Old Idols
Guests: Taemin (Shinee), Kai, Sehun (Exo), Soyou (Sistar), Moon Heejoon (H.O.T), Danny Ahn (g.o.d), & Eun-Jiwon (SechsKies)
Ahhh the new generation vs. the old in a series of events from a Water Polo like game to Korean Wrestling. This episode had me rooting for the old generation to come out on top :joy: :joy:
8. Episode 104: Running Man vs. Idols
Guests: Eunhyuk (Super Junior), Yonghwa (CN Blue), Nichkhun (2PM), Siwan (ZE:A), DooJoon (Beast), EunJung (T-ara) & Lee Joon (MBLAQ)
Coined as the first Idol Olympics, this episode had a team of the very best (plus blackholes Siwan and LeeJoon) competing against the RM members to claim the final gold medals. In the process it yielded some hilarious visuals of Lee Joon being scared out of his mind.
7. Episode 195: I Am MC Yoo
Guests: 2PM & 2NE1 (Eddie Kim is also in this episode, though he doesn't get much screen time)
This episode is one of my all time favourites, not because of the featured idols (although 2PM are always 10 out of 10 **pun intended**), but because of the complete slayage that constitutes Kang Gary and Kim Jong Kook working together on Team 2NE1.
6. Episode 278 & 279: X-Man Collaboration Special
Guests: Seolhyun (AOA), Bobby & B.I (iKon)
Not only does this episode feature the older but just as fun cast of RM's predecessor X-Man, but also a segment in which iKon's Bobby & B.I charm their way into the hearts of the opposing team and viewers through dance and rap. Please, count me in :ok_hand: :ok_hand:
5. Episode 307: Summer Special Couple's Race
Guests: Sistar & Shownu (Monsta X)
The girls of Sistar and Shownu are paired off with the RM members to compete against each other in a series of challenges that will end with the final Name Tag Tearing Battle. Not only are Soyou and Jong Kook hilarious to watch as they try to dominate all rounds, but this episode also gave birth to the unexpected ship of Hyolyn and Gary :joy: :joy:
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4. Episode 256: Come Over To My Place
Guests: 2PM & Baek Jin Hee
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This episode features a lot of t-shirt tearing and exposed abs, which are two things I'm 100% fine with.
3. Episode 250: Dashing Through Time
Guests: Big Bang
I seriously struggled between this and Episode 163 where G.D, Seungri and Daesung fight their way through mud and water sports, but ultimately settled on this entry because 5 of them ruining their images is greater than 3. They challenge the RM members to a series of hilarious games that result in Taeyang losing his pants and all of of them their images.
2. Episode 40: Petite France
Guests: Nichkhun & Taecyeon (2PM)
These two are some OGs of RM. The variety show helped them maintain the 'Beastly Idol' image by showing them conquer in all things Name Tag Tearing, and creating a game just for them: RM Hunting. This episode features them hunting down the RM members in a French Culture Village, and is such an early episode Song Joongki is still a RM member.
Running Man Episodes
1. Episode 162: The King of Idols
Guests: Beast, MBLAQ, 2PM, Infinite, APink, Sistar, Girl's Day
This is the ultimate idol episode with representatives of each listed group battling it out with a member from the RM family to claim the Idol King throne. Not only were all the games hilariously fun to watch, but the idols themselves were giving it their all and claiming no friendships when it came to the crown:
This will forever be one of my favourite RM episodes. :joy: :joy:
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Hope you enjoyed my list! And let me know some of your favourites in the comments ??